This classic story of high adventure, manic obsession, and metaphysical speculation was Melville's masterpiece. The tale of Captain Ahab's frantic pursuit of the cunning and notorious white whale Moby Dick, is packed with drama, and draws heavily on the author's own experiences on the high seas. The Richmond Readers series offers a selection of high quality original and simplified stories in a variety of formats and generes. The books are graded in seven levels from young starter to advanced. All the books include helpful exercises and activities to make reading more fun.